The secret to making cash on Craigslist? Buy low, sell high. That’s it. People have been doing it for centuries with classified ads. Craigslist just makes it easier to find and post. “I once sold a set of weights before I picked them out of the garbage on...

Try this summer-fresh Russian tomato salad This make ahead meal is great for your late summer tomatoes. This was one of my go-to meals from my favorite restaurant when I lived in Moscow. Russia isn’t well known for being overly vegetarian friendly, but there are...

Someone on Quora asked me to give tips for teaching at a high school, so, I did. Then I posted it on Medium under the title “13 Tips & Non-negotiables for Teaching at a High School.” Here are the 13 Tips and the original post: Each of these things have...

Celebrate Constitution Day! The the United States Constitution was signed in September of 1787. It wasn’t ratified by the nine states needed to allow it to take effect until June 21, 1788. That’s three-quarters of a year later. If you think our political...

Canning 101: Preserve the Harvest & Your Wallet Canning isn’t just for your grandmother anymore. Whether you’ve got a survivalist bunker or you’re a foodie crying because the last fresh blueberry dropped off the bush, canning is for you. Canning...